Hulger, the manufacturers of the old school-meets-new school Pokia mobile headsets, have just released several new products. Most exciting is their sleek and simple '80s style headset called PIP. Whether you use it with your computer and Skype or with your mobile phone, it's guaranteed to start conversations. Available in yellow, black or white for Â£46 (wired) or Â£86 (Bluetooth!).

Another new style is the Penelope, which looks like a traditional '30s style handset with an eager little mouthpiece waiting to capture your words and shield them from the wind. Available in black, maroon or ivory for Â£50 (wired) or Â£90 (Bluetooth!).